Bar Ends

[Sugarpuff]

Hi there,

I'm new to this forum and new to biking. I have a Schwinn Searcher, a hybrid bike. I have an adjustable bit for my handlebars which has raised it a little but I'm thinking that it would be nice to have bar ends so that I have a different handlebar position to use as I do get sore wrists when cycling. I am used to spinning in a gym and like the different positions. Can I fit bar ends to a hybrid bike or are they just for mountain bikes?

Any help would be much appreciated.

Many thanks
Sugarpuff

 

[mcshroom]

Hi Sugarpuff and

Looking at that bike there should be no problem fitting bar ends. Just remember you need to move the shifters and grips inwards to fit the bar-ends and may have to cut the end off the grips.

 

[jay clock]

Definitely yes, and personally something which provides a lot of comfort. I have some rubber covered ergo ones which I bought in Holland, then tracked down more from an Ebayer in Taiwan as they were so good

J

 

[SquareDaff]

Definately - I use bar ends on my hybrid. They make a world of difference - especially when you get to a stretch of road where you can open up a little!

 

[scouserinlondon]

I find I spend most of my time on bar ends (which isn't great given I cycle on city roads and need to be near the brakes)

 

[ACS]

I use Specialized A1 Dirt Rodz Bar Ends on my Sirrus. I have covered them with some bar tape for an additional degree of comfort. My commute is 95% rural so I use the bar ends for most of my journey.

 

[mcshroom]

My hybrid is adorned with a pair of these. I tend to ride more on the bar ends than the grips.

 

[ian789]

I put some on my hybrid earlier, really easier to do. Hardest part was moving the grip along.

 

[NormanD]

I use These on my Carrera and because space was limited on the bars, I also added These .  yes they may be womans grips, but they are shorter than the mens ones (means I don't have to shift the shifters and brakes too far along)  and fit my hands perfect!

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